Entry Colorist, Textiles Shade & Lab Testing

W. L. Gore & Associates; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits on

Total rewards package

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates in Elkton, Maryland, seeks an entry-level Colorist to join the shade team for our Fabrics Ingredients Business.

You will support shade testing, visual evaluation, and data entry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure Gore-TEX products meet performance and comfort in tough conditions. Ideal candidates have 1 year in textile color work or a related degree, superb color acuity, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in the textile/fabrics color industry; or a related degree.
• Must achieve a superior rating on Farnsworth Munsell 100 hue test post interview.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing expectations; self-motivated.
• Familiar with Outlook, PLM platforms, IQ color systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize and file all submits for organization and library management.
• Log all test results in data management systems.
• Perform and execute physical property testing per AATCC methods.
• Monitor, document, and communicate colorfastness issues and failures.
• Cross-functional interaction (IS, Planning, QA, sourcing, PDM).
• Coordinate with Main Lab and Final Inspection for on-time testing.
• Perform visual and instrument evaluations of production orders on raw materials and finished goods.
• Communicate with raw material suppliers on shade feedback and adjustments.

Skills

Color acuity

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Textile/fabrics related degree

Tools

Outlook

PLM platforms

IQ color systems

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates in Elkton, Maryland, seeks an entry-level Colorist to join the shade team for our Fabrics Ingredients Business.

You will support shade testing, visual evaluation, and data entry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure Gore-TEX products meet performance and comfort in tough conditions. Ideal candidates have 1 year in textile color work or a related degree, superb color acuity, and strong organizational skills.